Shaboozey's Western Concept Album Fuels ESPN College Football Anthem

Shaboozey released the Western‑themed concept album *The Outlaw Cherie Lee & Other Western Tales* on July 31, 2026 through his American Dogwood imprint and Empire. The 20‑track project, co‑written by the artist on 17 songs, weaves a narrative about Cherie Lee avenging her sheriff father’s murder, and features guest appearances by Jamie Foxx, Sam Elliott, Teyana Taylor, Gunna, Leon Bridges, Orville Peck and Kehlani.

ESPN selected the album’s track “High Noon,” featuring Gunna, as the official anthem for the 2026‑27 college football season. The song joins a list of previous ESPN college‑football anthems by artists such as Post Malone and Fall Out Boy. While the partnership highlights Shaboozey’s rising profile, fan comments on social media have been mixed, with some criticizing the choice as lacking excitement.